2007-11-02 05:36:23 · 12 answers · asked by tirshatha2001 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
How to identify true Christians:
1. The most important quality of true Christians is that they have real love among themselves (John 13:34, 35).
2. They have a deep respect for the Bible. They accept it as the Word of God and believe what it says (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17). God’s Word is more important than human ideas or customs.
3. True Christians also honor God’s name (Matthew 6:9). Jesus made God’s name, Jehovah, known to others. True Christians do the same (John 17:6, 26; Romans 10:13, 14).
4. They preach about God’s Kingdom as did Jesus. He commanded his disciples to preach this same message in all the earth (Matthew 24:14; 28:19, 20). True Christians believe that only God’s Kingdom will bring true peace and security to this earth (Psalm 146:3-5).
5. Jesus’ disciples are no part of the world (John 17:16). They avoid involvement in world’s political affairs and social controversies. They don't display harmful conduct, practices, and attitudes that are common in the world (James 1:27; 4:4).
So, a question still remains then: Can you identify a religious group in your community that has these marks of true Christianity?
Have a great day ...
Warm Christian regards Tirshatha
;-)
2007-11-03 00:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL yeah precise. The Israelites complained even after being introduced from Egypt in a huge and robust way they observed God's means limitless cases and that they nonetheless longed for the slavery they got here from for the uncomplicated reason they have been given bored with ingesting Manna. They even circled and started worshiping a golden cow. Humanity is not any diverse. He could deliver you a thousand million signs and indications even better than those suggested and you will shrug them off.. Luke sixteen:31 all the way.
2016-10-03 04:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by morabito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just one- with this one you have all other requirements taken care of.
John 13:34,35- I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.”
This is true love that cannot be faked. That is why of all the fruits of the spirit, Jesus chose this one as the mark- it's truly genuine.
2007-11-02 11:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love is the greatest of the commandments. We, as Christians, will keep the commandments but we are not under them as law.
2007-11-02 09:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by Coop 366 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most importantly they would have love, not just for family and friends but for all their fellow man whatever faith, nationality or belief. They would copy Jesus carefully and follow his example in preaching about his Kingdom and share the love he showed for his father. They neither would rob, steal, murder, be envious of what others have but be glad for them.
2007-11-02 05:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Purple triangle 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Knowing his name Psalms 83;18
Knowing God is love as it states
Knowing his commandments
Knowing about his government
Most of all Knowing he is the true God and his son Jesus
2007-11-02 08:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by Icyelene R 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Fruits of labors is one
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2007-11-02 05:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dionysus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) On what are its teachings based? Are they from God, or are they largely from men? (2 Tim. 3:16; Mark 7:7) Ask, for example: Where does the Bible teach that God is a Trinity? Where does it say that the human soul is immortal?
(2) Consider whether it is making known the name of God. Jesus said in prayer to God: “I have made your name manifest to the men you gave me out of the world.” (John 17:6) He declared: “It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.” (Matt. 4:10) Has your religion taught you that ‘it is Jehovah you must worship’? Have you come to know the Person identified by that name—his purposes, his activities, his qualities—so that you feel you can confidently draw close to him?
(3) Is true faith in Jesus Christ being demonstrated? This involves appreciation of the value of the sacrifice of Jesus’ human life and of his position today as heavenly King. (John 3:36; Ps. 2:6-8) Such appreciation is shown by obeying Jesus—sharing personally and zealously in the work that he assigned to his followers. True religion has such faith that is accompanied by works.—Jas. 2:26.
(4) Is it largely ritualistic, a formality, or is it a way of life? God strongly disapproves of religion that is merely a formalism. (Isa. 1:15-17) True religion upholds the Bible’s standard of morality and clean speech instead of weakly going along with popular trends. (1 Cor. 5:9-13; Eph. 5:3-5) Its members reflect the fruits of God’s spirit in their lives. (Gal. 5:22, 23) So, those who adhere to true worship can be identified because they sincerely endeavor to apply Bible standards in their lives not only at their places of meeting but in their family life, at their secular work, in school, and in recreation.
(5) Do its members truly love one another? Jesus said: “By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love among yourselves.” (John 13:35) Such love reaches across racial, social, and national boundaries, drawing people together in genuine brotherhood. So strong is this love that it sets them apart as being truly different. When the nations go to war, who have enough love for their Christian brothers in other lands that they refuse to take up arms and kill them? That is what early Christians did.
(6) Is it truly separate from the world? Jesus said that his true followers would be “no part of the world.” (John 15:19) To worship God in a manner that he approves requires that we keep ourselves “without spot from the world.” (Jas. 1:27) Can that be said of those whose clergy and other members are involved in politics, or whose lives are largely built around materialistic and fleshly desires?—1 John 2:15-17.
(7) Are its members active witnesses concerning God’s Kingdom? Jesus foretold: “This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.” (Matt. 24:14) What religion is really proclaiming God’s Kingdom as the hope of mankind instead of encouraging people to look to human rulership to solve their problems? Has your religion equipped you to share in this activity, and to do it from house to house as Jesus taught his apostles to do?—Matt. 10:7, 11-13; Acts 5:42; 20:20.
2007-11-02 05:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by papa G 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'd like to point out that True Christian® is a registered trademark of Betty Bowers, who is, in fact, a better Christian than you.
2007-11-02 05:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Fear of God
Inability to reason
Sheeplike obedience
Devotion to the Bible
Refusal to compromise
2007-11-02 05:41:05 · answer #10 · answered by Belzetot 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋